How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Written By: Manuel Haeussermann

Comments: 2

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to remove the back cover of your Samsung Galaxy Watch5.

Tools

Step 1

Take your watch off the charger and power it down.
Remove the watch band.

Step 2

Use a Tri-point Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 4.1 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

I think the tri-point #000 driver is likely a bit on the small side. I used a #00 tri-tip driver I had on hand and it fit the screws well with no ratcheting. Another person in a later comment mentioned the #000 driver is too small.

Philip Reich -

Step 3

Insert an opening tool into the seam between the back cover and the metal housing.
Twist the opening tool to loosen the gasket and create a gap.
Don't try to remove the back cover all the way yet. The sensor flex cable is still connected to the motherboard.

Step 4

Lay the watch screen-side down.
Carefully swing open the back cover at the gap you just created.
Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor flex cable from the motherboard by prying the press connector straight up from its socket.
During reassembly, this is a good point to turn on your device and test your repair before resealing it.

Step 5

Remove the back cover.
During reassembly:
Make sure the rubber gasket (marked in red) is undamaged. If damaged, replace it with a new one to maintain water resistance.